Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 10, 2024

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to consider the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee following the Committee’s scrutiny of the Council’s planning enforcement and appeals processes.

Content: Resolved:   That: 1.           The planning enforcement team provides six-monthly performance updates to the Development Control Committee.   2.           The planning enforcement team investigates whether additional performance indicators can be included in performance reports to the Performance and Audit Scrutiny Committee.    3.           The planning enforcement team reviews the website information to better explain the role of enforcement within its regulatory and corporate policies and restrictions.     4.           The Development Control Committee continues to be updated in relation to planning appeals.   5.           An information bulletin be sent to all Town/Parish Councils on planning enforcement, which includes a link to the online reporting form on the Council’s website.